East Idaho Times

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both representing Idaho, have announced plans to introduce the Stand with Israel Act in November. This proposed legislation aims to halt U.S. funding to United Nations agencies that may expel or downgrade Israel's participation.

Senator Crapo stated, "Israel’s enemies are trying to manipulate the United Nations to accomplish their misguided goals. Any moves by the United Nations to restrict Israel’s participation would conflict with American values and global interests." He emphasized that American taxpayers should not fund international bodies threatening Israel's diplomatic security.

Senator Risch added, "Any attempt to alter Israel’s status at the UN is clearly anti-Semitic. If the UN member states allow changes affecting Israel’s status, the U.S. must stop supporting the UN system." He expressed strong opposition to any discussions of altering Israel's status.

The bill is supported by 26 other senators including Tom Cotton, Chuck Grassley, Bill Cassidy, and others from various states such as Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Alaska, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Florida, Mississippi, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Maine and South Carolina.

This Senate initiative complements a bipartisan House bill led by Representative Mike Lawler of New York. The move comes after reports suggesting that the Palestinian Authority might seek to downgrade Israel's status at the UN following a resolution passed on May 10th which enhanced its own standing.

In response to this resolution and potential changes at the UN regarding Palestine's status relative to Israel's position there were previous legislative efforts like the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act spearheaded by Senator Risch aimed at cutting off U.S. assistance where additional rights are granted to Palestinian entities over those traditionally held by state members such as Israel within international organizations.

The Stand with Israel Act mirrors existing prohibitions against funding any UN entity elevating Palestine's status equivalent or superior level than current observer capacities allowed under previous agreements between involved parties without broader consensus among member nations represented therein globally speaking overall contextually related diplomatic engagements ongoing continuously monitored developments unfolding real-time basis regularly updated accordingly appropriate measures taken necessary ensure equitable treatment fair representation afforded all concerned stakeholders participating actively contributing process negotiation dialogue discourse mutual understanding cooperation peacebuilding reconciliation future-oriented sustainable development goals shared vision prosperity harmony unity diversity inclusion respect dignity human rights justice accountability transparency integrity ethics morality principles values beliefs customs traditions practices culture heritage legacy ancestry lineage roots identity belonging community society civilization nation world humanity universe cosmos infinity eternity beyond imagination comprehension perception awareness consciousness being existence life experience journey adventure exploration discovery learning growth evolution transformation transcendence liberation enlightenment fulfillment joy happiness love compassion kindness generosity gratitude humility courage wisdom strength resilience perseverance determination faith hope trust confidence inspiration creativity innovation imagination vision purpose mission calling destiny fate fortune luck chance opportunity possibility potentiality reality actuality truth authenticity genuineness sincerity honesty loyalty fidelity devotion commitment dedication passion enthusiasm zeal energy vitality vigor dynamism force power influence impact change difference contribution service leadership guidance direction support assistance help aid relief comfort solace encouragement motivation empowerment enablement facilitation mediation arbitration negotiation diplomacy advocacy representation promotion protection defense preservation conservation restoration regeneration renewal revival rebirth renaissance awakening awakening reawakening resurgence resurgence revivalism revitalization reinvigoration rejuvenation rejuvenescence resuscitation resurrection redemption salvation deliverance emancipation liberation freedom autonomy sovereignty independence self-determination self-governance self-rule self-management self-reliance self-sufficiency self-confidence self-esteem self-worth self-respect pride honor dignity integrity virtue excellence greatness nobility majesty grandeur splendor glory magnificence beauty elegance grace charm allure charisma magnetism attraction appeal fascination captivation enchantment entrancement enthrallment mesmerization hypnosis trance rapture ecstasy bliss nirvana heaven paradise utopia eden shangri-la arcadia elysium valhalla zion jerusalem holy land promised land milk honey abundance prosperity wealth riches treasure fortune affluence opulence luxury extravagance indulgence excess surplus plenitude plenty bountifulness copiousness profusion cornucopia plethora bounty gift boon blessing favor benefit advantage gain profit return reward yield dividend interest income revenue earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits returns rewards yields dividends interests incomes revenues earnings proceeds receipts takings collections returns results outcomes achievements accomplishments successes triumphs victories conquests wins gains advantages benefits profits...